IELTS Preparatory Course
  
Honing Test-Taking Skills for IELTS Examination
 
Course approval: JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/P717Jld.2(49) bertarikh 11.7.12
 
 
 
 
 
 

Why IELTS?
An IELTS score band of at least 6.0 is required by many overseas universities for entry into their degree courses.

 
When To Sit?
Get your IELTS now, at least 6 months ahead of your application for university entrance.


What Is IELTS?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia.

IELTS is a specialized international English proficiency qualification. It conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing.

It is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who wish to study in institutions of higher education or work in places where English is the language of communication.


 
Why IELTS At DISTED?
The IELTS preparatory course has been specifically designed to guide students on the test format, the salient features, the examination techniques and the skills required to sit for the test confidently.

It will give potential candidates an idea of whether their English is at the required level to hit the target score band of 6 or above.

Course Structure, Duration And Requirements
Course Structure
 

Topics

  • Requirements and format of the IELTS examination.
• Question types: Multiple choice, short-answer questions, sentence completion, chart/table completion, summary completion and matching.
  • Read academic passages for short answer questions and matching lists.
• Speaking tasks: Respond to an introduction and sustain a conversation on the topic given.
  • Translate graphic information into linear form using own words.
• Use of correct and appropriate language to report statistical information
  • Writing task 1: Practice
• Writing task 2: Different essay types and writing in an appropriate style.
  • Focus and active listening.
• Practise listening test with set tasks.
• Mock speaking test: Respond to examiner and discuss given statement with a partner.
  • Mock listening test based on IELTS examination and feedback.
• Mock writing tests.
  • Feedback on writing tests for improvement.
• More speaking practice: Extended conversation on a suggested theme and discussion.
  • Read a variety of passages and know the question types.
• Mock reading test based on IELTS examination and feedback.

Course Duration
15 lessons of 2 hours each totalling 30 hours.
Typically, classes are held over 15 weeks on Fridays
from 4pm to 6pm.



Examination
The IELTS test is conducted at least once a month and more often at peak times at IDP: IELTS Australia and the British Council in Penang. Results are available within two weeks of the test.


What You Need To Enrol
SPM with a pass in Bahasa Malaysia.

Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.


Fee Schedule and Intake Dates

 
 IELTS Preparatory Course
Intakes: 12 January, 6 April, 14 June and 20 September 2013
 
Course fees